Do I Need This?

Jenn & Alexa
  • 5.0 (11)
  • Parenting

Do I Need This? is a podcast by two millennial moms figuring out life in real time, through shopping, life, and a little bit of chaos. Yes, we’re talking impulse buys, trends, and the things you almost added to cart at 11pm. But we’re also getting into the real stuff like motherhood, marriage, work, burnout, friendships, and everything in between. Because the question isn’t just what you’re buying… it’s what you’re carrying. These are the conversations you usually have in texts with your best friend. Honest, unfiltered, and sometimes a little uncomfortable, finally said out loud.

  1. 2d ago

    Loud on Sunday, Silent on Monday

    This week, Jenn and Lex start with the usual catch-up, skincare, what they’re wearing, AI doing basically everything for us at this point, and some other random things that have been on their minds. Then the conversation gets a little deeper. They talk about raising boys, the things they want their sons to understand about women, and how different it can feel moving through the world as a man versus a woman. They also get into why teaching empathy and respect starts way earlier than we sometimes think. And somehow that turns into a debate about friendships with the opposite sex once you’re married. What’s totally normal? What would make you uncomfortable? Do boundaries change when you get into a serious relationship? And does your partner get a say? Basically, skincare and outfits somehow turned into gender dynamics, parenting, marriage, and whether your husband should be texting another woman. You know, the usual. Chapters00:00 Who Are We Today? 02:36 Are We Using AI for Everything? 04:27 Skincare & What We’re Trying 12:37 Fashion, Trends & Personal Style 20:29 There’s Something About Being Together 21:50 Sports, Passion & What We Care About 24:34 Men, Women & Why We’re Angry 25:28 The Conversations We’re Having With Our Kids 29:00 Raising Empathetic Boys 32:22 The Reality of Being a Woman 36:10 Boundaries in Relationships 40:09 Can Men & Women Just Be Friends?

  2. Sep 27

    Okay, We Needed This

    This week, Jenn and Alexa are finally recording in person, which means the conversation is a little bit of everything. They’re catching up on what they’re loving lately, what they’re wearing, beauty treatments they’re curious about, and a few things that have them asking the obvious question: do I actually need this? Then the conversation takes a turn into some surprisingly strong opinions, questionable social etiquette, and a few listener dilemmas that have them asking—what would you do? From friendships and awkward situations to the little things that can tell you a lot about someone, there’s plenty to debate. Basically, it’s one of those episodes that feels like sitting in the room while two friends catch up—and somehow end up with a lot more to talk about than they planned. 00:00 Finally Recording In Person 02:10 Beauty & Skincare We’re Loving 04:48 What We’re Wearing 07:43 Entering the Corporate Era 10:27 Fall Fashion & Personal Style 13:08 Microneedling & Beauty Procedures 15:12 Do We Need the Hulken Bag? 17:27 Apple Watches at Weddings?! 22:00 A Friendship Dilemma 23:09 How You Treat the Wait Staff Matters 25:24 The Awkward Dinner Bill 26:28 When Do You Say Something to a Friend? 28:30 Respect Is a Dealbreaker 30:24 Your Dilemmas, Our Opinions 32:23 Podcast Updates & What’s Next

  3. Sep 20

    Let It Flow?

    This week, Jenn and Alexa start with a little fall fashion talk—what they’re wearing, what they’re buying, and what trends they’re actually into this season - before the conversation takes a turn they definitely didn’t see coming: free bleeding. After discovering that some people are choosing to ditch traditional period products altogether, they have...questions. They get into what free bleeding actually is, why people choose to do it, period underwear and other alternatives, the cost of menstrual products, and the difference between something being empowering in theory and something you’d personally be willing to try. Then, somehow, periods lead to love. Jenn and Alexa get into a completely different debate: is the love you have for your partner comparable to the love you have for your children? They share their very different perspectives on marriage, motherhood, and whether those relationships can—or even should—be ranked against each other. Basically: fall clothes, periods, bodily fluids, marriage, and motherhood. A completely normal conversation around here. Chapters 00:00 Fall Fashion & What We’re Wearing 16:10 Wait… What Is Free Bleeding? 24:28 Period Products, Choices & Empowerment 26:13 The Cost & Reality of Having a Period 37:36 Partner vs. Kids: Can You Compare the Love? A quick note: This episode includes discussion of menstruation, menstrual products, hygiene, and personal health experiences. Jenn and Alexa are sharing their own opinions and experiences and are not medical professionals. Nothing discussed should be taken as medical advice.

  4. Sep 13

    Where Did Everyone Go?

    This week, Jenn and Alexa are talking about the “third place”—the places outside of home and work where we used to just… hang out. They get into why those spaces matter, where they’ve gone, and whether our increasingly online and convenient lives have accidentally taken away some of the everyday connection we actually need. From coffee shops and workout classes to neighborhood hangouts and community spaces, they talk about what it means to have somewhere you belong simply because you keep showing up. The conversation also turns into something bigger: if connection matters to us, we have to make room for it. Jenn and Alexa talk about making sacrifices for the people and things that are important, putting effort into friendships as life gets busier, and figuring out the difference between protecting your boundaries and accidentally shutting people out. Because maybe we don’t need more group chats - we just need more places to actually be together. Chapters 00:00 What Is a Third Place? 15:19 Have We Lost the Art of Just Hanging Out? 20:32 Creating Community Again 22:59 Making Time for What Matters 25:00 Relationships, Priorities & Boundaries

  5. Sep 6

    Careful, They’re Listening

    This week, Jenn and Alexa are talking about something that’s easy to forget as parents: our kids are always listening, even when we’re not talking to them. The conversation gets into the way we talk about our bodies, our appearance, food, success, and ourselves in front of our kids and what they might be picking up from it. If your daughter hears you constantly criticize your body, what does that teach her about hers? If our kids watch us compare ourselves to everyone online, are they learning to do the same thing? Jenn and Alexa also talk about raising kids in a world of TikTok, filters, algorithms, skincare routines, and constant comparison, especially the pressure young girls are feeling to look older, buy more, and care about their appearance earlier than ever. And while we can’t control everything our kids will see online, we can think about what they’re seeing and hearing at home. They also get into the pressure to be good at everything, why kids need to see us be imperfect, and how something as simple as putting down your phone and giving someone your full attention can feel increasingly rare. And, of course, there’s plenty of catching up along the way; travel plans, pets, shopping, skincare, and the usual side conversations. Because maybe raising kids who are kinder to themselves starts with letting them hear us be a little kinder to ourselves, too. Chapters 00:00 Life Updates & Travel Plans 01:32 Pets, Kids & Everyday Chaos 03:00 Skincare, Shopping & What We’re Loving 11:37 What Social Media Is Teaching Young Girls 22:39 Our Kids Are Listening 23:18 The Pressure to Be Good at Everything 37:34 Put the Phone Down & Be Here

  6. Aug 31

    Canceled or Just Held Accountable?

    This week, Jenn and Alexa are catching up after the weekend and somehow make their way from tech problems, shopping, and productivity goals to a much bigger conversation about cancel culture and where we choose to spend our money. They get into what happens when a brand you love doesn't necessarily align with your values, whether choosing not to shop somewhere actually makes a difference, and where the line is between holding people and companies accountable and canceling them altogether. They also talk about navigating uncomfortable conversations, supporting causes that matter to you, and why sometimes putting your money behind the things you believe in feels more meaningful than simply posting about them. Of course, there's plenty of the usual along the way—weekend recaps, fashion and style, trying to get their lives organized, kids' fundraisers, content creation plans, and a few products they're currently loving (or questioning whether they needed in the first place). It's a little shopping, a little life update, and a bigger conversation about what—and who—we choose to support. Chapters 00:00 Tech Troubles & Weekend Recap 02:03 Merch & Minneola Adventures 03:27 Weekend Highlights 04:07 The Post-Trip Unpacking Debate 05:07 Organization, Productivity & Lazy Sundays 06:10 What We're Listening To 08:14 Productivity Goals & Content Plans 09:00 Fashion, Personal Style & What We're Wearing 16:19 Cancel Culture & When Brand Values Matter 24:18 Where We Choose to Spend Our Money 27:03 Having the Uncomfortable Conversations 30:21 Kids, Fundraising & Showing Support 33:01 How We Choose to Give 38:59 Things We're Loving Right Now 42:32 Fashion & Lifestyle Favorites 45:19 Wrapping Up

  7. Aug 23

    Go Touch Some Grass

    This week, Alexa and Jenn are talking about slowing down, getting outside, and why some of the simplest things might make a bigger difference in how we feel than we realize. Alexa starts by sharing the emotional roller coaster of moving her son into college - the excitement, the sadness, and the very weird feeling of watching your kid start a completely new chapter of their life. Then, Jenn and Alexa dive into Indoor Epidemic: 93% Inside Steals Sleep, Focus & Years—The 7% Outdoor Rx Restores Them by Dr. John La Puma and some of the ideas that really stuck with them. They talk about just how much time we spend indoors and what getting outside, natural light, greenery, water, sleep, hydration, and even simply slowing down can do for our overall well-being. They also get into their own sleep struggles, stress, mental health, breathing and relaxation techniques, and small ways they're trying to be more intentional about taking care of themselves. Nothing extreme—sometimes it's literally just putting the phone down, stepping outside, and giving yourself a minute. It's part college-mom emotions, part wellness rabbit hole, and part reminder that maybe we all need to go outside a little more. Chapters 00:00 Alexa's College Mom Era 02:53 Sending Your Kid Off to College 13:02 Why Sleep Matters So Much 14:03 Are We Spending Too Much Time Inside? 24:54 Nature & Mental Health 25:49 Light, Color & Sound 26:17 Managing Everyday Stress 28:20 Breathing, Meditation & Actually Pausing 29:30 Why Being Outside Feels So Good 31:11 Sleep, Our Brains & Modern Life 41:30 Hydration & Simple Self-Care This episode discusses personal experiences and general wellness topics inspired in part by Dr. John La Puma's book. Jenn and Alexa are not medical professionals, and nothing discussed in this episode is intended as medical advice.

  8. Aug 16

    Say the Nice Thing

    This week, Jenn and Alexa are talking about something that feels basically impossible to avoid these days: social media and the way it's changing how we interact with each other. They get into what it's like raising kids in a world where being online is just a normal part of growing up, and how different that feels from the way we grew up. From figuring out when and how to introduce kids to social media to wondering how you even teach them to handle the negativity that comes with it, parenting in the digital age is a whole new territory. They also talk about the way people behave online versus how they'd act in real life, why comment sections can bring out the absolute worst in people, and how easy it has become to forget that there's an actual person on the other side of the screen. Plus, they get into generational differences, online pile-ons, and what can happen when people actually come together and use social media for something good. It's a conversation about raising kids, being online, protecting your peace, and maybe just remembering that we don't have to say every thought that pops into our heads. Chapters 00:00 Parenting in the Digital Age 06:04 The Power of Us 07:02 How Social Media Is Changing Us 15:52 Growing Up Online: Then vs. Now 27:52 Why Do People Act Like This Online? 29:26 When Online Negativity Goes Too Far

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About

Do I Need This? is a podcast by two millennial moms figuring out life in real time, through shopping, life, and a little bit of chaos. Yes, we’re talking impulse buys, trends, and the things you almost added to cart at 11pm. But we’re also getting into the real stuff like motherhood, marriage, work, burnout, friendships, and everything in between. Because the question isn’t just what you’re buying… it’s what you’re carrying. These are the conversations you usually have in texts with your best friend. Honest, unfiltered, and sometimes a little uncomfortable, finally said out loud.

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  • Creator
    Jenn & Alexa
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jenn & Alexa
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    Do I Need This?

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